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FJ51 BHP

2001 Daewoo Leganza

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,397 mi
Last recorded66,397 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Leganza57,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 BHP
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2011 66,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,285 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded (recommend replacement)

rear brake discs corroded (recommend replacement)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 60,239 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 52,472 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 52,472 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,658 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 43,657 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Daewoo Leganza?

Based on 62,068 MOT tests across 10,234 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
4,910
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
10,234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,369
parking brake recording little or no effort 4,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,394
position lamp(s) not working 2,142
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FJ51 BHP is a 2001 Daewoo Leganza in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Leganza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 57,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Leganza fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,369 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 BHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Leganza typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Daewoo Leganza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ51 BHP is a 2001 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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